Piping Practice I

I'm getting married in December and want to make my own wedding cake...of course I want to wow the crowd. So, piping practice is called for!! Check out my handiwork:

hearts and squiggles



and


scroll work







I guess I now need to work out if I can stick them onto a cake. Any advice??

Royal Icing

I've read that royal icing is difficult to make, so is easier if you buy a royal icing mix. I decided I'd give it a go. The recipe I used said to beat an egg white until stiff and then gradually beat in a cup of icing sugar, followed by a few drops of lemon juice. Well, it all turned out ok. I think I'll be making my own!!!



I iced some cookies I made (cut using my new cookie cutters) and attempted piping some decorations. I definitely need some practice, but I guess for my first time piping it's not so bad...

Welcome

Welcome to my foray into the world of sugar 'n spice and all things nice. Well, to be more specific, my attempts at learning the art of cake decorating...and maybe the odd tale of baked goods finding their way out of my kitchen. Enjoy!!!!